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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Why I Like it Here - Christine Westbrook

It's the climate sign with autumn leaves

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Why I Like it Here - Adam Smith

It's the climate sign with autumn leaves

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Why I Like it Here - Megan Smith

It's the climate sign with autumn leaves

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Why I Like it Here - Chad Westbrook

It's the climate sign with autumn leaves

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Why I Like it Here - Maria Palomino

It's the climate sign with autumn leaves

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Why I Like it Here - Tim Fry

It's the climate sign with autumn leaves

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Why I Like it Here - Donna Anderson

It's the climate sign with autumn leaves

People appreciate living in Grants Pass for a variety of reasons. In this video, Donna Anderson, an employee with the City of Grants Pass for 19 years, talks about what she has learned since she has been working for the city, and how living in Grants Pass...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present
Posted on: August 17, 2022

Free wildfire property assessment available to City and County residents

Fire victims surveying their home

Neighborhoods within the Wildland Urban Interface Zone of Grants Pass, where homes and wildlands mix, have a greater risk of being affected by a wildfire.

 

Rick McClintock, the Firewise Coordinator for Josephine County, will come out to any home o...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present
Posted on: September 13, 2022

Groundwater "bubbler" explained

groundwater bubbler

We’re all accustomed to seeing the Rogue River flow through Grants Pass, but why is there a constant flow of water along a section of NE 8th street near Grants Pass High School?

One might attribute the endless flow to someone who forgot to shut off their g...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present
Posted on: October 13, 2022

Flood Risks and Protections

Flooding in Rogue River Oregon

Are You Prepared for a Flood?

Rather than wait for a flood to occur, you can act now to protect your property from flood damage. Even if your property never flooded in the past, there is a 26% chance of experiencing a flood over the life of a 30-year mortg...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present
Posted on: August 26, 2022

Video: Wastewater Division uses high-pressure water to remove root blockage

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Last week, we told you how employees with the City’s Wastewater Division joined together to blast apart a root ball that was blocking 90% of a sewer pipe.

Here is a video of the operation, narrated by Nevin VanFossan, the operator of the CCTV van. The Jet/...

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Archived Newsletters 2022 to present

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Meridian Vehicle Barrier System

Meridian Vehicle Barrier system in a trailer

Members of Grants Pass Police and the Streets Division were in Medford today to receive training in the deployment of the Meridian Vehicle Barrier System. Lieutenant Mike Miner said, “The grant-provided barriers will be shared between cities in ...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

City Manager's Weekly Report

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The City Manager's Weekly Report for the week ending May 26, 2023.

Additional Info... City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Addressing Homelessness in Public Spaces: Grants Pass Listening and Learning Session

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On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the City of Grants Pass will convene a listening and learning session related to the issues of homelessness in public spaces. 

City Manager Aaron Cubic, City Attorney Augustus Ogu, Police Chief Warren Hensman, and Captai...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Riverside Park Closure

Riverside Park Closure press release and photo of riverside park and rogue river

Considering the recent homicide, and increased incidents of risk to public health and safety in Riverside Park, the City of Grants Pass will close Riverside Park to all members of the public for approximately one month. Boatnik will happen as scheduled.

Th...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Dangerous River Conditions

River conditions Press Release with photo of rogue river

Springtime recreationists on the Rogue, Applegate, and Illinois rivers are being warned of colder-than-average water conditions, river CFS of above 4550, and new strainers/hazards. 

“The water temperature in the Rogue River is currently ...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2023

Financial assistance available for residential developers

photo of a house and the words residential developer funding available for affordable housing

The City of Grants Pass currently has approximately $867,000 available to assist residential developers to build affordable housing. The City Council has elected to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for the design and/or extension of...

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City of Grants Pass Press Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2023

Sustainable Tourism Grant program is now open

Statues of a Caveman and bear with sign saying welcome to grants pass

Tourism is an important part of the City of Grants Pass’ economic success; as such, the City of Grants Pass designates 12 percent of eligible tourism funds to the Sustainable Tourism Grant program. The application period for the Sustainable Tour...

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FULL DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAM HERE... City of Grants Pass Press Releases

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Parks Advisory Committee positions open

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Applications are being accepted for two positions on the Parks Advisory Committee. These are three-year appointments. 

The purpose of this board is to review and make recommendations related to the needs and locations for new parkland and trail lo...

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Committee News and Open Positions
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Parks Advisory Committee

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Applications are being accepted for a position on the Parks Advisory Committee. This is a three-year appointment.  

The purpose of this board is to review and make recommendations related to the needs and locations for new parkland and trail locat...

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Committee News and Open Positions

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Job Opportunity: Police Officer

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As a member of the City of Grants Pass Police Department, you have an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic department where your law enforcement skills will help protect and serve nearly 39,000 citizens. Opportunities include Patrol, Motors (Traffic),...

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Job Opportunity Posting Job Postings
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Temporary Job Opportunity: Dredge Operator

Job Opportunity Temporary Dredge Operator

The City of Grants Pass is accepting applications for a temporary employee to perform dredging for the City’s Water Treatment Plant.

The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day for approximately 3 months.

The benefits for this position ...

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Temporary Job Opportunity Posting Job Postings
Posted on: March 27, 2023

Seasonal Job Opportunity: Summer Temporary Help

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Gain valuable experience this summer as a seasonal employee!  Do you enjoy working outside and experiencing new challenges, then check out these openings for seasonal employment.

Positions are available in various departments and a brief descripti...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Road Closure: NW Manzanita Between NW 6th St and NW Conklin

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On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, NE Manzanita Ave between NW 6th St & NW Conklin will be closed to through Traffic (7 am to 6 pm) for Storm Drain Installation.

 No Local Access. Detours will be in place.

 Motorists are advised to avoid the ar...

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Road Work and Closures
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Boatnik Street and River Closures May 26 through 29

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In planning for the 2023 Memorial Day / Boatnik celebration, the Grants Pass Police Department and the Active Club would like to make our citizens aware of the following information:

BOATNIK PARADE, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023:

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, 6th Str...

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Road Work and Closures
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Street Closure: 5th Street Between D & E

photo of a ROAD CLOSURE sign

Beginning Tuesday, May 9, 2023 (7am – 5pm) and continuing through the month of May, NW 5th Street between “D” Street & “E” Street will be closed to traffic for installation of concrete bus parking spac...

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Road Work and Closures

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Posted on: May 28, 2023

Street Sweeping Schedule - Week of May 29, 2023

Street Sweeping this week with photo of a street sweeper

If your home is in any of the zones listed in the calendar below, your street will be swept accordingly between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Help us to sweep your street by removing your cars and trash cans from the street between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on the day y...

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Street Sweeping Schedule
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Street Sweeping Schedule - Week of May 29, 2023

Street Sweeping this week with photo of a street sweeper

If your home is in any of the zones listed in the calendar below, your street will be swept accordingly between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Help us to sweep your street by removing your cars and trash cans from the street between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on the day y...

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